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First of Four Capstone Exhibits Tackle Modern Concerns

Joseph DiCristofaro, Student Reporter • April 5, 2023

Sexuality, history, mental health and animal conservation featured as themes in the capstone exhibit hosted at the Marshall University Visual Arts Center on Tuesday, March 28. Four students took on...

Former President Donald Trump Indicted on 34 Charges

Matthew Schaffer, News Editor • April 5, 2023

Former President Donald Trump pled not guilty on Tuesday, April 4, after being indicted on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records, becoming the first American president to be arrested on charges. The...

Pro-Choice Students Protest Graphic Abortion Demonstration

Matthew Schaffer, News Editor • April 5, 2023

CONTENT WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGERY BELOW Ideologies clashed and graphic images lined Buskirk Field as the national anti-abortion group, Created Equal, visited campus on Tuesday, April 4, and was met with...

Marshall Greek Life Hosts Annual Greek Sing Event

Abigail Cutlip, Student Reporter • April 3, 2023

Greek Week started on March 26 with the annual Greek Sing event. “I thought Greek Sing went great,” said Emma West, the National Panhellenic Conference president on Marshall’s campus. “It is...

SGA Proposes a Clothing Pantry Upgrade for Students

Emma Johnson, Student Reporter • April 2, 2023

The World Boutique clothing pantry in East Hall could receive an upgrade thanks to a recent proposal within the Student Government Association. The boutique would allow for students to donate and...

Potential Accidents Spark Fear After Campus Carry Law Passes

Chance Gunther and Sean Kelly • April 2, 2023

Accidents are the biggest concern surrounding students carrying handguns on campus because most students don’t have the proper training to handle firearms safely, a former Marine and current history...

Tatum-Harmon Win SGA Election

Emma Johnson, Student Reporter • March 31, 2023

After running unopposed, current Student Body Vice President Walker Tatum will represent Marshall as the newest Student Body President, and Nevaeh Harmon will take his place as Student Body Vice President. “I’m...

HerdCon Event Brings Campus Together

Sarah Davis, Staff Reporter • March 31, 2023

The presence of pop culture flooded Marshall’s campus on Saturday, March 25, with the annual HerdCon convention. HerdCon, an event that launched in 2019, provides the community with opportunities and...

U.S. Court of Appeals Holds Session at Marshall

Matthew Schaffer, News Editor • March 28, 2023

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit held a special session at Marshall on Wednesday, March 22, to hear oral arguments in front of an auditorium full of students and community members. The...

Five Students Awarded Gilman Grants

Joseph DiCristofaro, Student Reporter • March 10, 2023

The chance to study abroad has become easier for five Marshall University students who were awarded a $5,000 scholarship to put toward internship programs or studying abroad. Students Cynthia Collins,...

Documentary Brings AIDS/HIV Awareness to Marshall

Sarah Davis, Staff Reporter • March 9, 2023

Crowds gathered in the American streets on screen, shouting for changes to be made concerning the handling of the AIDS epidemic. “Healthcare is a right!” protestors said. “Pump up the budget!” Marshall...

Classic Events Return After Spring Break for Women’s History Month

Bex Law, Student Reporter • March 9, 2023

The return of two classic events - BodyShots and the Charlotte Schmidlapp Lecture series - will return at the end of March as a part of the Women’s History Month events hosted by Women’s and Gender...